State Parks Day means free parking and free RV and tent site camping at all Oregon State Parks on Saturday, June 3, as well as special events at selected parks. On Saturday and Sunday, June 3 and 4, ...

METOLIUS, Ore. — Summer camping season is going strong, and this week, we visit Central Oregon’s Metolius River: a waterway prized for fishing, camping and unique outdoor adventures, including a stop ...

As the late summer temperatures soar, so does the time to travel into the cooler Cascade Mountain foothills on a Grant’s Getaway that offers camping, fishing and a backcountry byway at Green Peter ...

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been an outdoors writer at the Statesman Journal for 10 years now, and contributing to The Register-Guard for 13 years. It’s been a blur, to say the least. Oregon's ...

Locals and tourists can enjoy fishing, crabbing and clamming without having to buy a license during free fishing weekend on June 7 and 8. In addition, there is free parking, camping and events on June ...

Camping in Oregon allows you to base yourself near, or sometimes even in, the state’s most scenic areas and attractions, providing a base for many outdoor adventures. Pitch up your tent and get your ...

Few people need convincing to go to Oregon’s state parks at the start of June, but the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is sweetening the deal, just in case. The parks agency is offering free ...

Finding a quiet spot to camp by the water can turn an ordinary trip into something truly special. Oregon is full of lakeside campgrounds, but some of the best ones are tucked away from the usual ...

New permits will be required to paddle boats while fishing, hunting and visiting state parks will be more expensive in 2026.